For Immediate Release:  April 22, 2025

The Atlantic City Police Department arrested a juvenile male with a handgun following an alert for gunfire.

On April 19, 2025, at 9:53 PM, patrol officers responded to the 1100 block of Baltic Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert.  Evidence of gunfire was located, but no injuries reported.    Officers Christopher Campbell and Brandon Solano were patrolling the area looking for a possible suspect when they located a 17-year-old male.  As the officers exited their vehicle, the juvenile fled but was quickly apprehended.  He was found in possession of a loaded handgun. 

ARRESTED:  A 17-year-old male from Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of weapon for an unlawful purpose, and obstruction of justice.

The male was remanded to Harborfields Detention Facility.  These charges are merely an accusation and not proof of guilt. In all criminal cases, a charged defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Section at 609-347-5766 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD.

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